Best of the Best Awards 2011: Real Estate Commercial

Winner: CB Richard Ellis

CB Richard Ellis has been serving clients in Arizona since 1952, growing to become a dominant player in the commercial real estate market. From landlord and tenant leasing to the acquisition and sale of all property types, the company has earned a reputation as a respected leader in the business community with its vast market knowledge and enduring culture of client service. CBRE believes that the truest measure of its success comes from providing superior service to its clients — delivered by knowledgeable, creative and tenured employees, many boasting more than 20 years in the marketplace. It is this dedication to teamwork and commitment to excellence that makes it possible to serve the diverse needs of clients.

Finalist: Ryan Companies US Inc.

Ryan Companies US Inc. is a 73-year-old family-owned business whose reputation for building high-quality projects and positive customer experiences has earned it repeat business with customers, subcontractors and business partners. Since opening its Southwest regional office in Phoenix in 1994, Ryan has developed and constructed more than 16 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space in Arizona. Its 80 employees are committed to exceeding expectations of customers that include UniSource Energy (Tucson Gas & Electric), W.L. Gore and Associates, The Musical Instrument Museum, Target, Avnet, AT&T, Humana, US Bank, ConocoPhillips, Taser International and more.

Finalist: Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Over the past 20 years, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (A&P) has been committed to building sustainable projects throughout the Southwest. A&P is an industry leader in delivering Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and high performance green buildings. Going beyond green building, A&P takes into account the purpose of the projects it undertakes, the communities impacted by its operations and A&P’s own business practices. Sustainable is much more than building green. It defines A&P’s business practices with a LEED Gold office, hybrid vehicles in the fleet, in-house carbon reduction programs, and job-site recycling on all of its projects.

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